Foreign Policy

Rwanda’s foreign policy hinges on two major pillars:

• The first one being to contribute to attainment of peace, security and stability in Rwanda, the regions, the continent and globally by establishing and maintaining good relations with all countries.

• The second pillar is to contribute to wealth creation through development cooperation, investment and tourism promotion, transfer of knowledge and technology, equitable world trade and regional integration.

Rwanda’s foreign policy is inspired by the following values and principles:

• Promotion and protection of the country’s independence and sovereignty;
• Mutual respect between states;
• Equality and complementarity of sovereign interests;
• Search for solutions to national problems especially developmental problems;
• Cooperation with other countries in the elaboration and respect of international law;

Diplomacy

Rwanda’s diplomacy aims at promoting Rwanda’s image abroad – promoting Rwanda as a country;

• That is peaceful, secure and stable;
• That fights corruption and promotes integrity;
• That respects human rights;
• With law and order;
• With a transparent, administration and Judicial process;
• With a stable and predictable Macro economic policies;
• That respects and honours its international commitments and obligations;
• That contributes to peace and security in her region;
• That is welcoming and is a tourist destination; and attracts national and international investments.   

Cooperation

Cooperation activities are carried out by various Public and Private Institutions of the government and the civil society but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is expected to ensure their coordination.
The relationships between Rwanda and other countries are guided by the following principles:

• Promotion and protection of the national independence and sovereignty;
• Mutual respect between states;
• Sovereign equality and complementarity of states;
• Promotion and protection of mutual national interests;
• Search for solutions to national problems especially developmental problems;
• Cooperation with other countries in the development and respect of international law.

Aid Policy

The action of the sector of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation is mainly in the area of the reinforcement of Peace, Security and Good Governance on one hand and the creation of wealth on the other hand.  The mission which the Government of Rwanda has assigned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation is:

“To elaborate strategies and programmes, whose objectives are to implement, monitor and evaluate Rwanda’s foreign policy as well as to clearly articulate this policy both inside and outside the country”

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